Genesis 14:23

New English Translation

that I will take nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal. That way you can never say, ‘It is I who made Abram rich.’

Cross References

1 Kings 13:8

But the prophet said to the king, “Even if you were to give me half your possessions, I could not go with you and eat and drink in this place.

2 Kings 5:16

But Elisha replied, “As certainly as the Lord lives (whom I serve), I will take nothing from you.” Naaman insisted that he take it, but he refused.

2 Kings 5:20

Gehazi, the prophet Elisha’s servant, thought, “Look, my master did not accept what this Syrian Naaman offered him. As certainly as the Lord lives, I will run after him and accept something from him.”

John 1:27

who is coming after me. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandal!”

2 Corinthians 12:14

Look, for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you, because I do not want your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

Hebrews 13:5

Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you and I will never abandon you.”